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#BAB85A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BAB85A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BAB85A Color Information

#BAB85A RGB value is (186, 184, 90). The hex color red value is 186, green is 184, and blue is 90. Its HSL format shows a hue of 59°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 52 percent, 27percent.

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#BAB85A Color Meaning

Color #BAB85A reflects prestige, optimism, and practical elegance. #BAB85A muted yellow gold suggests grounded wealth, creative inspiration, and moderate energy, avoiding the harshness of vivid metallic tones. Psychologically, color #BAB85A promotes confidence, intellectual stimulation, and subtle motivation. Culturally, color #BAB85A draws associations with success, prosperity, and ceremonial importance. In Western art and fashion, #BAB85A signifies classic luxury; in Eastern traditions, #BAB85A symbolizes abundance, growth, and sacred value. Fengshui interprets #BAB85A as a stabilizing element that enhances wealth and career energy when placed strategically in workspaces. Spiritually, color #BAB85A corresponds to the Solar Plexus chakra, reinforcing personal power, determination, and clear decision-making. #BAB85A is a medium-dark yellow shade, combining warmth and grounded energy. Designers and architects often use #BAB85A in interiors, branding, and artwork to convey subtle opulence without overwhelming visual senses.

Color Conversion

Convert #BAB85A across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#BAB85A
RGB
rgb(186, 184, 90)
HSL
hsl(59°, 41%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 52%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(59°, 52%, 73%)
XYZ
39.2357 45.4583 16.3792
Yxy
45.4583 0.3882 0.4498
Hunter Lab
67.4228 -2.4892 6.5815
CIE-Lab
73.1926 -12.1586 47.4131

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red186 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue90 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BAB85A harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#BAB85A harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #BAB85A for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BAB85A appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BAB85A;

Text Color

color: #BAB85A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BAB85A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BAB85A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BAB85A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BAB85A 0%, #727130 100%);

#BAB85A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BAB85A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.